Pleading Ignorance

[jbcohen]

I need to pleed ignorance here. Do you use a cologne as an after shave? Do you use one instead of an after shave? Do you use it in addition to? Why would I use one not the other? Would colognes be obtained in Barber supply stores? What is the dominant brand of cologne? I think that Combe's Acqua Velva Clasic qualifies as the dominant after shave, as an example.

[Woknblues]

I will plead as well. But maybe it has to do with aftershaves having more effect on the skin than a potentially irritating fragrance oil in ratio. If you are touch, you could use a cologne, but then again, if you are just looking to sooth an irritated shave, but not necessarily looking for a lot of scent, I could see why the formulate an aftershave to lower concentrations than a cologne, EDT, perfume, etc.

[jbcohen]

Since I have started wet shaving I don't get irritated at all and I don't cut myself. Don't quite understand why I keep that syptic pencil around. I guess the cologne is what I am looking for not the after shave. Shouold go see what my area has in the way of colognes.

[jbcohen]

What I believe that the answer is an after shave is ment to sooth the skin after a shave and seal any cuts and close poors. These are generally for men who do not know how to wet shave. A cologne does not do any of this it simply is there to apply a scent. Since I can wet shave and do not cut my self except in a rare ocasion I guess a cologne is what I need not a after shave.

[qhsdoitall]

Here is some reference you can use.

http://fragranceoils.org/archives/2004/08/fragrance_terms.php

http://reviews.ebay.com/Men-apos-s-Aftershave-EDT-Cologne-what-apos-s-the-difference_W0QQugidZ10000000000078086?ssPageName=B UYGD:CAT:-1:LISTINGS:5

[Mottern Man]

1. You can use cologne as an aftershave, all it is Fragrance and Alcohol but I would suggest adding some Witch hazel and Glycerin in the mix to make it more skin friendly. Instead of doing all that just use Aftershave (after shaving) on your face and put Cologne on your body (chest, arms, back of neck, pulse points, whatever floats your boat).

2. Dominant Cologne/Aftershave would be a suggestive answer.

3. Aqua Velva is a fine Aftershave :cool:

[msandoval858]

What I believe that the answer is an after shave is ment to sooth the skin after a shave and seal any cuts and close poors. These are generally for men who do not know how to wet shave. A cologne does not do any of this it simply is there to apply a scent. Since I can wet shave and do not cut my self except in a rare ocasion I guess a cologne is what I need not a after shave.

I know how to wetshave and I use aftershave. Has nothing to do with that. Aftershave is meant to condition and sooth your skin, also happens to smell nice.

Cologne is simply for fragrance, typically not skin conditioning application.

If you want to find cologne visit your nearest shopping mall. You'll find about 1000+ different ones to choose from.

[Hawkeye5]

I use witch hazel every day as an after shave. I find it just feels good, and I didn't just start wet shaving the day before yesterday, I'm 60 and started shaving with a DE. Now, I use both straight razors and DEs, but prefer the straight. As the witch hazel does not have a lasting scent, I can use cologne with no clash of scents what-so-ever.

[Woknblues]

I know how to wetshave and I use aftershave. Has nothing to do with that. Aftershave is meant to condition and sooth your skin, also happens to smell nice.

Cologne is simply for fragrance, typically not skin conditioning application.

If you want to find cologne visit your nearest shopping mall. You'll find about 1000+ different ones to choose from.

I use witch hazel every day as an after shave. I find it just feels good, and I didn't just start wet shaving the day before yesterday, I'm 60 and started shaving with a DE. Now, I use both straight razors and DEs, but prefer the straight. As the witch hazel does not have a lasting scent, I can use cologne with no clash of scents what-so-ever.

I might have to agree in general with these statements. Though certainly, a poor technique will result in more therapeutic need for the healing properties of an aftershave, it still stands to reason that some aftershave use is just to condition the skin, make us feel better and just smell good, technique be darned. A tingling sensation, or a good burn is just what some like myself crave after a nice shave. I am sure I am not alone in that. Is is masochistic? Perhaps.

[Scorpio]

What I believe that the answer is an after shave is ment to sooth the skin after a shave and seal any cuts and close poors. These are generally for men who do not know how to wet shave.

The second sentence in this statement is incorrect. Using aftershave has nothing to do with the fact that the person does not know how to shave. It is used to close PORES and a last cleansing and to smell nice after using a balm which is used to sooth and moisturize the facial skin after a shave. Then you can splash the cologne of your preference. I know how to shave and I use aftershave everytime.

Raf

[Scorpio]

What is the dominant brand of cologne? I think that Combe's Acqua Velva Clasic qualifies as the dominant after shave, as an example.

There is no dominant brand of colognes. It is all about personal preference. AQUA VELVA is a popular brand of aftershave but it is not dominant.

Raf